Category Archives: Brattleboro

Police warn about power company phone scam

Posted on August 20, 2013 by | Comments Off on Police warn about power company phone scam

BRATTLEBORO — Police in Brattleboro, are warning residents of a phone scam saying their power will be cut off if they don’t make a money transfer.
Police say residents have been getting calls from people claiming to be from Green Mountain Power. The callers say they will shut off the power if the residents don’t meet them to make a money transfer.
Police are telling residents not to meet with the callers, but to call Green Mountain Power to verify that the power is not being disconnected. They ask residents to call the Brattleboro Police Department if they receive such calls.

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Four arrested after kidnapping incident in Brattleboro

Posted on May 24, 2013 by | Comments Off on Four arrested after kidnapping incident in Brattleboro

Two women were forced into a car at gunpoint in Brattleboro on Thursday just before 1 p.m., Brattleboro Police said, but were freed when police - acting on tips - located and stopped the car.

Three suspects were arrested when the vehicle was found; the fourth suspect was identified during the day and a search for Salahdin Trowell, 30, of Jersey City, N.J., began. Police went to an apartment at 125 Canal Street to arrest him, and removed two adults from the apartment, but Trowell refused to come out. Police rescued a 2-month-old baby from the apartment, and evacuated the apartment building. After a few more hours Trowell was found hiding under a bed and was arrested. Police let residents back into the building at around 5:30 p.m.

Four people were charged, and police say the investigation continues with more arrests expected. Marcus Koritz, 19, of Springfield, Mass., and Jacobina Carter, 38, of Brattleboro, were each charged with two counts of kidnapping and one of burglary, and are being held on $10,000 bail. James Manning, 29, of Jersey City, N.J., was also charged with two counts of kidnapping and one of burglary, and is being held on $25,000 bail. Trowell was charged with two counts of kidnapping and is held on $50,000 bail.

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State Police arrest man after finding 7 lbs of pot in his car

Posted on May 20, 2013 by | Comments Off on State Police arrest man after finding 7 lbs of pot in his car

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (AP) — Vermont State Police have arrested a Connecticut man after they said they found 7 pounds of marijuana in his car during a routine traffic stop.
Police said they stopped 23-year-old Erik Yoo of Weston, Conn., on Interstate 91 in Brattleboro on Saturday night.
They said he produced a small amount of marijuana and consented to a search of his sedan.
Police said they also found 2.5 grams of cocaine and several thousand dollars in the car, in addition to the 7 pounds of marijuana.
Yoo was arrested on drug possession charges.

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Bennington man pleads guilty to taking $171k from estate

Posted on May 8, 2013 by | Comments Off on Bennington man pleads guilty to taking $171k from estate

BRATTLEBORO — Federal prosecutors in Vermont say a 43-year-old Bennington man has pleaded guilty to charges he embezzled $171,000 from a woman’s estate that he had been managing.
Robert Baker pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in Brattleboro to a wire fraud charge.
Prosecutors say that between September 2011 and January 2012, Baker misappropriated about $171,000 from the estate of Nada Ledinko, who died in July 2011.
As part of a plea agreement, Baker agreed to liquidate his personal brokerage account and turn all of the proceeds over to the administrator who has been appointed for the estate.
He was released on conditions. Sentencing is set for September.

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Posted in Bennington, Bennington County, Brattleboro, Crime, Vermont News

Rosanne Cash in concert at Latchis

Posted on February 27, 2013 by | Leave a comment

BRATTLEBORO — Grammy-winner Rosanne Cash is known by many as the eldest daughter of legendary country singer Johnny Cash. And like her dad, Cash crosses musical genres that include country, blues, folk, pop and rock.
Kingdom County Productions will present Rosanne Cash live in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 8, at the Latchis Theatre.
Cash’s most recent album, “The List” became a best seller – and it was based on the list given to her by her dad when she was 18 and preparing to go on the road with him for a concert tour. “The List” consisted of the 100 greatest country and American songs of all time that Johnny Cash asked Rosanne to learn for the road.
“One day, we were sitting in the tour bus, talking about songs, and he mentioned a song, and I said, ‘I don’t know that one,’” Rosanne Cash wrote. “He mentioned another one, and I said, ‘I don’t know that one, either.’ Then he started to get alarmed, so he spent the rest of the day making a list on a legal pad, and at the top he put ‘100 Essential Country Songs.’ And he handed it to me and he said, ‘This is your education.’”
Reserved seat tickets are now on sale at www.KingomCounty.com or by calling 748-2600.

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Hospital, union reach tentative agreement

Posted on December 12, 2012 by | Leave a comment

BRATTLEBORO — After months of tense negotiations, the Brattleboro Retreat and the union representing about 500 of the hospital workers say they’ve reached a tentative contract agreement.
The two sides entered into a marathon bargaining session that began on Monday and went well into Tuesday.
The Brattleboro Reformer reports (http://bit.ly/VC4M0V) both sides were far apart on issues of staffing, health insurance, retirement and pay scales prior to negotiations.
The last contract expired on Oct. 15 and both sides agreed to a series of extensions to prevent a strike while the negotiations continued.
Workers are scheduled to vote on the contract agreement on Monday.

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Harris Hill Ski Jump dates set for 2013

Posted on December 12, 2012 by | Leave a comment

BRATTLEBORO — The Harris Hill Ski Jump in Brattleboro will host to its annual two-day ski jumping event February 16 and 17. This year’s event will be the only domestic stop in a nine-event International Skiing Federation competition schedule and will also serve as a stop on the United States American Ski Jumping series.
Competition will start at noon each day and conclude by 4 p.m. A family event, Harris Hill Ski Jumping Competition weekend includes opening ceremonies, appearances by Jumper the mascot, food and drink vendors, a bonfire and more.
Ticket sales for the event will commence in January 2013. Expected prices are as follows: advance purchase: $12 adults, $10 Youth (age 6-12 years); at the gate: $15 adults, $12 youth. Age five and younger are always free.
For more details visit www.HarrisHillSkiJump.com.

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Holiday celebration in Brattleboro Dec. 9

Posted on December 5, 2012 by | Leave a comment

BRATTLEBORO — At 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9, the Brattleboro Music Center invites everyone to come and enjoy the evening at a special holiday celebration. Festivities include live and silent auctions for holiday gift giving, serious hors d’oeuvres for the gourmet, and seasonal libations to refresh. Proceeds will benefit student financial aid and other BMC outreach and education programs.
The Holiday Celebration will be held at the Robert H. Gibson River Garden in Brattleboro For reservations, $25 per person, call 257-4523. For more information visit www.bmcvt.org.

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Brattleboro man charged with choking woman

Posted on December 4, 2012 by | Leave a comment

WESTMINSTER — A Brattleboro man has been charged with allegedly choking a woman.
Phillip Oren, 31, pleaded innocent to charges of aggravated domestic assault and unlawful restraint at criminal court in Brattleboro on Monday.
According to Trooper Jake Bloom, State Police responded to a 911 call on Sunday from a woman on Wellington Hill Rd. in Westminster. The woman told police she blacked out but regained consciousness and was able to find safety in a locked car.
Oren was uncooperative with investigating police, and was taken into custody when he failed to comply with their orders, Bloom said. Oren is being held without bail at Springfield Prison and a court hearing will take place Dec. 10.

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Brattleboro man charged with assault

Posted on December 4, 2012 by | Leave a comment

WESTMINSTER — A Brattleboro man has been charged with allegedly choking a woman.
Phillip Oren, 31, pleaded innocent to charges of aggravated domestic assault and unlawful restraint at criminal court in Brattleboro on Monday.
According to Trooper Jake Bloom, State Police responded to a 911 call on Sunday from a woman at 72 Wellington Hill Rd. in Westminster. The woman told police she blacked out but regained consciousness and was able to find safety in a locked car.
Oren was uncooperative with investigating police, and was taken into custody when he failed to comply with their orders, Bloom said. Oren is being held without bail at Springfield Prison and a court hearing will take place Dec. 10.

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